Physical Disability Council of NSW

Unfortunately we’ve had to cancel 2 of today’s Griffith events - heavy fog stopped our plane from landing😢 The Nurturing Self workshop (11am) & Community Consultation (3.30pm) will have to wait for another day. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and will be in touch.

With an election set for 3 May the AEC has broadened the eligibility criteria for postal and pre-poll voting to include people with disability and their carers. More info on Auslan, hearing loops, wheelchair accessibility and more on their website at aec.gov.au/assistance.

If you live in a regional or remote area and need to travel long distance for medical treatment, financial help is available. Find out more about how the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme eligibility works and how to apply online iptaas.health.nsw.gov.au

With more than 20% of Australians living with some form of disability, and an ageing population, many tourism operators are now realising that providing accessible facilities creates a flow-on benefit for everyone. abc.net.au/news/2025-01-2…

PDCN member Declan Lee was in the news this week to continue our call on the NSW Government to improve the availability of wheelchair-accessible taxis, and to increase incentives for drivers. Our community cannot continue to be left behind. news.com.au/lifestyle/real…

Grow yourself and expand your potential by joining one of our free Zoom workshops before the end of the year! 👉 Employability Edge Parts 1 & 2 🗣️ Speaking Up For Yourself ❓ NDIS Info Session: What’s Changed? Register online at pdcnsw.org.au/workshop-regis…

Last week PDCN’s Ed Morris and Alice Batchelor presented evidence to the NSW Parliamentary inquiry into the use of e-scooters and e-bikes, stressing the need for stronger consultation with the disability community to improve regulations.

Have you ever heard of ‘post-traumatic growth’? Would you like to discover more about it? Please join us for our free online Post-Traumatic Growth workshop on Tuesday 12 November, 6pm-7.30pm. pdcnsw.org.au/workshop-regis…

Time to move fast if you’d like a seat at the table for our free Spring Social next Tuesday 22 October! No agenda, just the chance for people with disability to get together for lunch and a chat. Lunch and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. eventbrite.com.au/e/pdcn-social-…

Grow yourself and expand your potential by joining one of our free Zoom workshops for people with disability in October. 👉 Employability Edge Part 1 👥 Employability Edge Part 2 🗣️ Speaking Up For Yourself 💪 Post-Traumatic Growth pdcnsw.org.au/workshop-regis…

Give yourself the Employability Edge! Learn how to gain and maintain meaningful, inclusive employment by joining our FREE online Employability Edge workshops. pdcnsw.org.au/workshops/empl…

If you need the support of a disability advocate call 1800 643 787 and ask for the HELPLINE. #DisabilityAdvocacy

The new Aviation White Paper holds good initiatives to improve accessible air travel for people with disabilities. We now look forward to meaningful co-design with the aviation industry, disability groups & govt, to make increased accessibility a reality. infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure…

We recently lodged our submission to the review of the Australian Disability Strategy, which guides the direction of the disability landscape in this country. You can read our submission as a Word document at this link. pdcnsw.org.au/wp-content/upl…

We welcome the announcement of a new Easy Read Hub, making vital info on government services & support more accessible for all in our community. Equitable access to info is crucial for an inclusive democracy & we look forward to its continued expansion. nsw.gov.au/easy-read

PDCN has analysed the NSW Government’s disappointing response to the Disability Royal Commission recommendations. It was vague, lacking in detail & commitment. We’ll continue advocating for the changes that we know need to happen, read more on our website. pdcnsw.org.au/article/nsw-go…

Do you have a physical disability? Are you interested in making a difference? Join PDCN as we work to make life more accessible and inclusive for everyone! Membership is FREE to all people in NSW with physical disability. pdcnsw.org.au/get-involved/b…

🥇🥈🥉 The Federal Government has announced Australian Paralympians will be paid the same as Olympians for winning medals in Paris. PDCN acknowledge this as a great step in the right direction to properly reward Paralympians for their success & commitment. thedailyaus.com.au/stories/do-aus…

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Expand your potential by joining our free Zoom workshops in September. pdcnsw.org.au/workshop-regis… 📝 NDIS Part 1: Self-management ❓ NDIS Part 2: What Can I Buy? 👉 Employability Edge Part 1 👥 Employability Edge Part 2 💪 Post-Traumatic Growth 🗣️ Speaking Up For Yourself